Crafting Educated Diverse Enthusiastic Craft Beer Communities
Explore, learn, and thrive in the world of craft beer...
Who We Are?
Black and Brew Chicago is a charitable nonprofit empowering underrepresented communities in the food and beverage industry. Through dynamic outreach, hands-on education, and career-building opportunities, we’re opening doors for new voices to thrive and succeed in the world of craft beer and beyond.
Drink Good Beer. Meet New Friends. Promote Diversity!
"We make up only 3% and we are working with various organizations to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the craft beer industry.”
Meet the Founder
Cicerone Program Certified Beer Server (CBS) and Craft Beer Educator
Mickey Bryant is a Cicerone Program Certified Beer Server (CBS), craft beer educator and speaker. She has been enjoying craft beer for over 20 plus years and has 20 plus years’ experience in corporate training development, design, and delivery. She has co-hosted the Beer Diversity University four-part import beer series and organizes onsite, online and private tastings, tours, and pairings. Additionally, she has facilitated cultural sensitivity trainings in collaboration with the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.
Mickey has served as guest speaker at local and national conferences, participated as a panelist in craft beer education discussions, and has been featured in various industry news articles, blogs, and podcasts.
Recognizing that educating the consumer would be the most effective path to creating a more diverse craft beer community, Mickey developed the Consumer-Focused Educational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy Model. The model includes course development and delivery, collaborations with local breweries to host learning experiences to educate underrepresented demographics on craft beer, and a scholarship award program. The model has proven to be successful and, as a result, over the past five years, Black and Brew Chicago, Inc. has expanded to include Black and Brew Cleveland, Black and Brew Youngstown, Black and Brew Delaware, and Black and Brew Indianapolis chapter.
What We Offer
Elevate Your Beer Experience
Get Trained
Whether you're new to craft beer or looking to deepen your knowledge, Mickey offers engaging and accessible education opportunities that will broaden your understanding and appreciation of this thriving industry.
Host a Tasting Session
Whether you're hosting a private gathering, corporate event, or community festival, Mickey will guide your guests through a curated selection of craft beers, offering insightful knowledge and a fun, interactive experience for all.
Become a Trainer
Apply for the "Train-the-Trainer" Craft Beer Basics Training, and obtain the skill set to facilitate the Craft Beer Basics course to staff within a brewery or other organizations and institutions.
Get Involved
Here are ways that you can get involved...
Connect with Our Chapters on IG:
We are building a community of beer lovers, brewers, educators and community organizers. Get involved with one of our chapters.
@Blackandbrewchicago
@Black_and_Brew_Cleveland
@Blackandbrewdelaware
@BlackandbrewIndy
@Blackandbrewyoungstown
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In the Media
Mickey and Black and Brew have been featured on various media outlets
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Interested In Learning More About Beer?
Take the Craft Beer Basics course which reaches beyond beer, providing learners with knowledge of how African history, art, agricultural sciences, chemical engineering, community collaborations, certifications and employment opportunities collectively create the foundation that leads to building a more educated and diverse craft beer industry.
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